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A towering figure in the art world unravels the mystery of the worlds most controversial relic.The history of the Christian church is strewn with holy relics and artifacts, none more controversial than the Shroud of Turin, the supposed burial cloth of Christ. In The Holy Shroud Gary Vikan shows that the shroud is not the burial cloth of Jesus, but rather a photographlike body print of a medieval Frenchman created by a brilliant artist serving the royal court in the time of the Black Death.The Shroud was gifted by King John II to his friend Geoffroi de Charny, the most renowned knight of the Middle Ages, who shortly thereafter died at the disastrous Battle of Poitiers while saving the Kings life. Though intended as nothing more than an innocuous devotional image for Geoffrois newlybuilt church in the French hamlet of Lirey, it was soon misrepresented. Miracles were faked, money was made.But while other scholars, and even the Catholic Church itself, have never confirmed the authenticity of the Shroud, the question always remained how did that image get there? Combining copious research and decades of art world experience with an accessible, wry voice, Gary Vikan shows how one of the greatest hoaxes in the history of Christian relics came into being.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Holy Shroud: A Brilliant Hoax in the Time of the Black Death'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the investigation of the Shroud of Turin, arguing that it is not the burial cloth of Jesus, but rather a medieval artistic creation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Gary Vikan, a prominent figure in the art world with extensive knowledge and research on the subject.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a classic look.
- Q: When was 'The Holy Shroud' published? A: The book was published on May 5, 2020.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under History.
- Q: Does the book provide evidence for its claims? A: Yes, Gary Vikan combines extensive research and analysis, presenting a narrative backed by historical context and art expertise.
- Q: What is the significance of the Shroud of Turin in Christian history? A: The Shroud of Turin is a highly controversial relic, believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus, and has been the subject of much debate regarding its authenticity.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of the book.